Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
This is a FREE event.
Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + take activities, and a special installation.
Shop and eat local with 30 artisan vendors, City Market retail stores and restaurants, and guest food trucks while exploring visual art.
Funds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace’s mission to provide accessible art exhibitions, affordable studio spaces, career-building artist residencies, low and no-cost art education programs, and community events.
Arts on the Block Experiences
Market Block
- The juried vendor market will fill Davie Street
- Shop for local goods and gifts with 30+ artisan vendors from across the Triangle
- Eat and drink local with food trucks, drinks, and surrounding City Market restaurants
Creativity Block
- Participate in hands on artist-led demos
- Enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages
- Engage with art & cultural partners
Social Block
- Dance to beats by local DJs
- Meet community partners and play lawn games
- Enjoy pop-up performances brought to you by The Gifted Arts
- Explore a unique art installation
Inside Artspace
- Stroll through free exhibitions with work by Tyler Starr, Ellen Lindner, Gabriele DiTota, and more!
- Meet and shop with 30+ studio artists
- Chill out in the sensory-friendly space
Near Artspace
- Grab a Sip n’ Stroll drink from participating businesses
- Shop and enjoy discounts with City Market retailers
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